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SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Replacing Outlander NAV with Aftermarket One
25 messages, Last post on Dec 09, 2008 at 12:41 PM
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Hello, I have an '07 Outlander XLS 4WD V6 with the 30GB HDD Nav / Rockford Fosgate audio system. Recently I had a slight accident and although the car was not damaged on the outside and no one was hurt, a hard object flew into the screen of the Nav system and shattered it. I contacted my local dealer service center and asked if it was possible to only get the screen replaced and he said no and that I would need to purchase a whole new Nav system. He estimated the total price of that including installation would be about $2900. So, I thought about it and figured, if I really need to buy a whole new Nav system why not find one other that the same one that came with the car and go for an aftermarket Nav. So I did a little research and found that there are some really NICE double-din sized Nav systems out there that are packed with way more features than the one I got the car with. So here is my question... Has anyone out there had any experience with replacing their factory installed 30GB HDD Nav headunit with an alternate aftermarket Nav headunit? To be specific, the actual unit I want to install in replace of the shattered one I have now is the JVC KW-NX7000. It's an awsome unit with a heapload of features that I always wished the factory installed Navi could do. Such as onscreen iPod integration which allows you to view album artwork and playback/control audio & video from your iPod on the headunit, MP3 playback from an SD card or MP3 formatted CD/DVD, Live Traffic Updades on a 3D Nav Map, etc. etc. The best part about it is that it's only about $1100! Now that's a bargin compared to what Mitsubishi is charging for the 30GB HDD Navi. (by the way I don't even use the 30GB HDD. It's way too annoying in my oppinion.) So basically, the bottom line is if I must pay for a whole new unit, I'd rather the JVC KW-NX7000. But I really need to know if it can be installed in replace of the Mitsu 30GB HDD Nav. Any one know the answer to this? Thanks in advance for any and all help. |
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Replying to: prsolnyc (Jul 29, 2008 5:39 am) and complain. Almost $3K to replace the unit vs being able to repair /exchange it is absurd. I know I didn't want to drop the initial $ for the Nav system and just have a regular Rockford/Fosgate system, but Mitsu should be making good on a better repair strategy than this or nobody should take the risk in buying this option. Accidents will happen on something like this and I can't believe they can't repair/exchange it (you get a refurbed unit that has previously been repaired) To me this is almost as absurd as replacing the whole engine because a spark plug got stripped threads when replacing it!!!.
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Replying to: prsolnyc (Jul 29, 2008 5:39 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (Jul 29, 2008 8:14 pm) |
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Replying to: fushigi (Aug 01, 2008 6:47 am) 
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Replying to: prsolnyc (Aug 01, 2008 7:43 am) Don't you mean your dealer signed you up? (Not Mitsubishi) I would still call the Mitsubishi zone/area management and complain about being told the the repair level is the whole unit. They should confirm the dealer is giving it to you straight and then do better as a good faith gesture or I'd tell them you're not likely to be a repeat customer with service replacement policies being the whole unit. |
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Replying to: prsolnyc (Jul 29, 2008 5:39 am)
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Is their an adapter so you will be able to keep the steering wheel controls for the radio after changing to an after market nav.I looked for one but was told that they don't make one for the outlander,
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Replying to: larryl59 (Aug 02, 2008 5:25 pm) Any double din navigation system will fit perfectly. In fact, you can recycle some of the parts from the OEM unit during the installation (which was done on my Outlander). The installer can use an interface adapter to make your steering wheel controls work 100%. The only thing I lost was the use of the Bluetooth controls. Oh, by the way, make sure you install either an iPod adapter at the time of the installation or ask for an auxiliary cable to be added. I have satellite radio available but I found the monthly fee silly when I listen to my own music player way more. |
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Replying to: larryl59 (Aug 01, 2008 8:19 pm) Item Number UOM Qty MSRP Price MZ360141EX Each $2,430.00 $2,065.50 2007 OUTLANDER NAVIGATION UNIT Item Number UOM Qty MSRP Price MZ360160EX Each $410.00 $348.50 2007 OUTLANDER NAVIGATION INSTALL KIT |
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